More than 100 county officials and co-workers, family members, and friends turned out Monday to watch as Ogle County State's Attorney John B. (Ben) Roe was sworn in as a judge in the 15th Judicial Circuit.

The circuit's Chief Judge Val Gunnarsson administered the oath of office to Roe, 37, as well-wishers filled the courtroom where he will preside on the third floor of the Ogle County Judicial Center.

Roe thanked his family, co-workers, and others for their help and support over his career and pledged to do his best in his new post.

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